Audi connect (infotainment)
- Audi connect (infotainment) enables you to
access the Twitter service. Audi cannot
guarantee that these services will be availa
ble indefinitely; this is the responsibility of
Twitter.
Travel guide
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect (infotainment)
Using the Audi MMI connect app, you can store
special destinations
on
your mobile device (e.g.
smartphone) and
use
them for route guidance
on the MMI.
Important:
The Audi MMI connect app must have been in
stalled and started on your mobile device.
You must be logged in to your myAudi account in
the Audi MMI connect app and must have selec
ted your vehicle.
The Wi-Fi function must be activated on your mo
bile device and on the MMI.
A network connection must be set up on the MMI
opage
203.
*•
Select:
|MENU|
button
>
Audi connect
>
left
control button > Category Information
>
Trav
el.
After you call up the travel guide, you will be
shown travel tips for the area you are currently
in.
These include current ratings and the category
they belong to.
•
Press the left control button to change the cat
egory (e.g. bars nearby).
A WARNING
- MobiLe devices, tablet and laptop computers
and devices of
a
similar weight can only be
operated safely when the vehicle is station
ary. Like any loose object, they can be cata
pulted through the vehicle in an accident
and cause serious injuries. Always make sure
that such devices are securely stowed while
you are driving.
- No Wi-Fi devices may be used from the front
seats in the areas around the airbags while
the vehicle is being driven. Please also ob
serve the safety warnings in the chapter on
tapage
282, Front airbags.
® CAUTION
Please always observe the information
•=>©
in
Wi-Fi hotspot on page 202.
© Note
- Measurement units, language settings and
times are displayed on the infotainment dis
play according to the how they are set in the
system settings
^>page
255.
Audi connect (infotainment) in the
navigation system
Applies to: vehicles with navigation system and Audi connect
(infotainment)
•
Select:
|MENU|
button
>
Audi connect
>
left
control button > Navigation.
The following Audi connect infotainment services
are currently available:
- Navigation with Google Earth and Google
Street View
opage
222.
- Online point of interest search with speech
dialogue system (e.g. restaurants): For
plan
ning a route using the MMI control console
^page
212 and the speech dialogue system
^>page
164.
- Adding a destination to your MMI via your
myAudi account or Google Maps
^>page
222.
- Online traffic information: Up-to-the-minute
reception of information on accidents,
road
works and other incidents
^>page
226.
- myAudi special destinations: Personal special
destinations can be imported to your MMI di
rectly in the vehicle as an online update
•=>
page 224.
- Map update: Navigation map updates can be
imported directly into the vehicle via SD card or
as an online update*
ipage
223.
© Note
- The Audi connect infotainment map update
service using an SD card allows you to find
out which software version is installed in
your vehicle. You can then check whether a
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new version is available at my.audi.com.
You can also have the new navigation data
installed by an Audi deaLer (carries addition
al charges).
- Further information on the myAudi special
destinations and the map update can be
found online at my.audi.com.
Audi connect (infotainment) for telephones
Applies
to: vehicles with Audi connect (infotainment)
© CAUTION
•
Select: |MENU| button
>
Audi connect
>
left
control button
>
Communication.
The following Audi connect infotainment services
are currently available:
- Creating contacts on your
PC
via your myAudi
account and loading the contacts into the di
rectory of your MMI system
^>page
187.
- Dictating text messages or e-mails and having
them read out*
^>page
182, Messages.
Audi connect (infotainment) in the media
menu
Applies
to: vehicles with Wi-Fi audio player and Audi connect
(infotainment)
*•
Select: |MENU| button
>
Audi connect
>
left
control button > Entertainment.
- Wi-Fi audio player: To access the media centre
of your player (e.g. smartphone) connected via
Wi-Fi
<=>
page 238.
- Online media and Internet radio: With assis
tance from the Audi MMI connect app, this
function allows you to access and operate
vari
ous online media services using the MMI.
A WARNING
Mobile devices, tablet and Laptop computers
and devices of
a
similar weight can only be
operated safely when the vehicle is stationary.
Like any Loose object, they can be catapulted
through the vehicle in an accident and cause
serious injuries. Always make sure that such
devices are securely stowed while you are
driving.
Please always observe the information
=>®
in
Wi-Fi hotspot on page 202.
- Also refer to
opage
204, General notes on
Audi connect (infotainment).
- Please contact an Audi dealer for more in
formation on Wi-Fi audio players and for a
list of supported devices.
Further options
Applies
to: vehicles with Audi connect (infotainment)
•
Select: |MENU| button
>
Audi connect
>
right
control button.
The following options are available in the over
view of the Audi connect infotainment services:
Login*
Refer to
^>page
196, Logging into myAudi in the
vehicle.
Connection manager
Refer to
^>page
257.
Licence periods
The validity and the time remaining on your licen
ces is displayed. If the Licence expiry warning
function is switched on
(vj,
a message will be dis
played before the licence expires.
Refresh
The content of the Audi connect infotainment
service selected or the entire Audi connect (info
tainment) list is updated.
Wi-Fi hotspot
Applies
to: vehicles with Wi-Fi hotspot
You
can
use
your MMI system as a Wi-Fi hotspot
for connecting to the Internet on up to eight Wi-
Fi
devices.
Small, light Wi-Fi
devices
that are not
permanently attached to the vehicle must only
be operated from the rear seats while the vehicle
is moving.
Important: The ignition must be switched on.
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•
Select:
1MENU[
button
>
Telephone
>
right
con
trol button
>
Wi-Fi settings.
The following settings can be made:
Wi-Fi
The Wi-Fi hotspot is deactivated when the vehicle
leaves the factory. Switch the Wi-Fi hotspot on
before establishing an Internet connection be
tween your vehicle and your Wi-Fi device.
-
on:
The
MMI's
Wi-Fi hotspot is activated and
visible to other devices. You can connect your
Wi-Fi device to the MMI.
- off: The MMI's Wi-Fi hotspot is deactivated.
Wi-Fi devices will not be able to connect to the
Internet.
Network
key
The Wi-Fi connection between your vehicle and
the Wi-Fi device (laptop or mobile phone) is en
crypted.
Before a connection can be established,
you must enter the following values/settings
when setting up your Wi-Fi device (these values
can be edited as required):
-Access point
(SSID):
Name of the Wi-Fi net
work.
- Password: A random MMI password is set at
the factory. This password can be changed. The
encryption type WPA2 requires the password to
be at least 8 characters
long.
Please select
a
se
cure password.
- Discoverability: To switch the discoverability of
your Wi-Fi network on
([vj)
or off.
Network
search15
A list of the Wi-Fi networks available near you is
displayed.
Connection to personal hotspot15
The Wi-Fi hotspot of the MMI is activated. The
MMI can establish an Internet connection to a
personal Wi-Fi hotspot (e.g. smartphone). You
can search for your personal hotspot and connect
to the MMI using Network search. For more in
formation,
please refer to
^>page
195.
Not available in all markets.
This mode is not available if your own mini SIM
card is inserted in the SIM card reader.
A<
i
WARNING
- The Audi connect infotainment services
should only be used via a Wi-Fi hotspot
when the vehicle is stationary or from the
rear seats if the vehicLe is in motion - risk of
accident!
- Mobile devices, tablet and laptop computers
and devices of
a
similar weight can only be
operated safely when the vehicle is station
ary. Like any loose object, they can be cata
pulted through the vehicle in an accident
and cause serious injuries. Always make sure
that such devices are securely stowed while
you are driving.
- No Wi-Fi devices may be used from the front
seats in the areas around the airbags while
the vehicLe is being driven. Please also ob
serve the safety warnings in the chapter on
<3>page
282, Front airbags.
- Do not allow the features of the Wi-Fi hot-
spot to distract you from watching the traf
fic - taking your eyes off the road can cause
an accident.
© CAUTION
- Depending on the configuration of the Wi-Fi
device you are using (refer to the operating
manual of your Wi-Fi device for more de
tails),
the SIM card of the device may be
used in certain cases to provide the data
connection for Internet-supported apps and
services which use the MMI Wi-Fi hotspot.
Depending on your network provider, you
may be charged for this service, especially if
you are using the system abroad. We there
fore strongly recommend that you use an
unlimited data
plan.
For more information,
contact your service provider. Some exam
ple cases are described below:
- Data plan expired/used up
- Data plan not valid abroad •
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Audi connect (MMI)
With the Audi connect (MMI) function, you can
allow or deny the use of Audi connect infotain
ment services if the connection is
set
to no re
quest or with request.
Wi-Fi devices*
You can use the Wi-Fi devices function to allow
or deny a connection to the Internet.
Connection settings
Depending on the SIM card used, the connection
may be configured automatically. However, these
settings can be changed. For more information,
contact your service provider.
- APN: The system access point depends on your
mobile network service provider and is assigned
automatically.
- User name: The user name for your online pro
file is assigned by your mobile network service
provider.
- Password: The password for your online profile
is assigned by your mobile network service pro
vider.
- Use settings: The changed connection settings
are
stored.
Reset configuration
An online profile is created and configured auto
matically. The Connection settings you have
changed manually are reset to the default set
tings.
/Sy
WARNING
- Do not allow the features of the Wi-Fi hot-
spot to distract you from watching the traf
fic - taking your eyes off the road can cause
an accident.
- Mobile devices, tablet and laptop computers
and devices of a similar weight can only be
operated safely when the vehicle is station
ary. Like any loose object, they can be cata
pulted through the vehicle in an accident
and cause serious injuries. Always make sure
that such devices are securely stowed while
you are driving.
- No Wi-Fi devices may be used from the front
seats in the areas around the airbags while
the vehicle is being driven. Please also ob
serve the safety warnings in the chapter on
^>page
282, Front airbags.
© CAUTION
Please always observe the information
•=>©
in
Wi-Fi hotspot on page 202.
© Note
- According to the factory settings, the data
connection will be interrupted initially when
you travel abroad to protect you from unex
pected roaming charges. If you want to use
Audi connect infotainment services abroad,
you must first activate the Data roaming
option.
- For more information on roaming charges,
contact your service provider.
- Further information can be found on the In
ternet at www.audi.com.
General notes on Audi
connect (infotainment)
Audi connect infotainment services
Applies to: vehicles with Audi connect (infotainment)
-The mobile phone standard LTE* is not
available for use in all countries. For further
information, please consult an Audi dealer
or your mobile network service provider.
- Whether Audi connect infotainment serv
ices can be used depends on the availability
of services provided by third parties.
- Audi connect infotainment services are only
available within the mobiLe network area
covered
by
your network provider.
- The availability, scope, provider and price of
the services offered can vary, as can the way
in which the services are displayed on the
screen.
These variations depend on your
country, model, model year, device and mo
bile phone contract.
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Media
Depending on the device you are using, the me
dia are started and operated using the mobile de
vice
or
the MMI.
©
i
Note
- Pay attention to any connection queries on
your Bluetooth device.
-You can bond several Bluetooth audio play
ers to the MMI system; however only one
connection can be active at
a
time.
- The system supports the Bluetooth proto
cols AVRCP (1.0/1.3/1.4) and A2DP.
- Please consider the volume control on your
Bluetooth device. Audi recommends setting
the volume of mobile devices to maximum
when they are being used as Bluetooth au
dio players.
- Which media functions (e.g. random play
back) are supported depends on the Blue
tooth device you are using.
- For more information on which devices are
supported,
please go online (e.g.
www.audi.com/bluetooth) or contact an
Audi dealer.
Wi-Fi audio players
Applies to: vehicles with Wi-Fi
The
MMI's Wi-Fi audio player media source al
lows you to connect and operate your Wi-Fi me
dia player (e.g. smartphone) to play music wire
lessly from your player's media centre.
The
me
dia player is connected via the vehicle's Wi-Fi
hotspot. A
UPnP
server app or an integrated
UPnP/DLNA
server on the media player is re
quired to
access
the media centre of your media
player.
Important: The Wi-Fi function of the media play
er must be switched on. The Audi MMI connect
app or
a
UPnP server app must be installed on
your media player. Or: You must be using a
UPnP/DLNA server integrated in the media play
er.
-
To
connect a media player: Select the |MEDIA|
button.
Press the left control button repeatedly
until the source overview
^>page
243 is dis
played.
Select and confirm Wi-Fi audio player
® tapage
243, Fig. 200.
- You may need to select and confirm Wi-Fi off >
Activate Wi-Fi to switch Wi-Fi on in the MMI.
Select Wi-Fi settings if necessary. Use the set
tings of the Wi-Fi hotspot for the media player
you are using.
- To start the Wi-Fi audio player: Start the Audi
MMI connect app or
a
UPnP server app, or ena
ble media sharing on your media player.
To use the media player: The media player is op
erated using the MMI.
- Press the left control button repeatedly until
the menu item Folders appears. Select and
con
firm Folders.
- To play music from a media player: Select and
confirm Media centre.
Internet radio: See
^>page
239.
(7) CAUTION
Please always observe the information
>=>©/n
Wi-Fi hotspot on page 202.
(T)
Note
- Inserting or removing the mini SIM card
from the SIM card reader* causes the Wi-Fi
connection to be reconfigured. This may •
A
WARNING
- Do not allow the features of the Wi-Fi hot-
spot to distract you from watching the traf
fic - taking your eyes off the road can cause
an accident.
- Mobile devices, tablet and Laptop computers
and devices of
a
similar weight can only be
operated safely when the vehicle is station
ary. Like any Loose object, they can be cata
pulted through the vehicle in an accident
and cause serious injuries. Always make sure
that such devices are securely stowed while
you are driving.
- No Wi-Fi devices may be used from the front
seats in the areas around the airbags while
the vehicle is being driven. Please also ob
serve the safety warnings on
^>page
282,
Front airbags.
238
Media
The following options may be available depend
ing on the information displayed (e.g. the sta
tion/track currently playing):
- Sound settings: Refer to
^>page
260.
- Wi-Fi settings: Refer to
Opage
201, Wi-Fi hot-
spot.
- Connection manager: Refer to
<>page
257.
- Additional options may be available depending
on the active online media service or Internet
radio function.
A WARNING
- Mobile devices, tablet and laptop computers
and devices of
a
similar weight can only be
operated safely when the vehicle is station
ary. Like any Loose object, they can be cata
pulted through the vehicle in an accident
and cause serious injuries. Always make sure
that such devices are securely stowed while
you are driving.
- No Wi-Fi devices may be used from the front
seats in the areas around the airbags while
the vehicle is being driven. Please also ob
serve the safety warnings on
^>page
282,
Front airbags.
© CAUTION
- Please always observe the information
•=>©
in Wi-Fi hotspot on page 202.
- In order to use online media, you generally
have
to
set up an account with an online
media service, which may lead
to
additional
costs,
especially if
you
are using the service
abroad.
© Note
- Depending on the Internet connection and
network
load,
playback of the online media
services may be interrupted.
- Whether online media and Internet radio
can be used depends on the availability
of
services provided by third parties.
- AUDI AG only enables you
to
access online
media services via the MMI system and ac
cepts no responsibility for the content of
online media services.
- Please always note the information in the
chapter
^>page
204, General notes on Audi
connect (infotainment).
- Depending on the mobile device you are us
ing,
you may experience interruptions
in
media playback when using the Audi MMI
connect app. To avoid interruptions, keep
the Audi MMI connect app running in the
foreground and do not lock the screen on
your mobile device.
- Audi dealerships will be able
to
provide you
with further information on online media.
Multimedia connections
USB adapters for Audi music interface or
USB charging socket
Depending on the vehicle equipment, you may be
able
to
connect your mobile devices (e.g. smart-
phones, MP3 players)
to
the Audi music interface
or the
USB
charging socket using the special
USB
adapters.
<
Fig.
196 Audi USB adapters
The USB adapters
^>Fig.
196 are available from
Audi dealers or specialist retailers:
® USB adapter for devices with micro USB
con
nector
© USB adapter for devices with Apple Lightning
connector
© USB adapter for devices with Apple dock
con
nector
If the appropriate equipment is installed on your
vehicle, you can connect your mobiLe devices
to
the MMI and simultaneously charge the battery
using a USB adapter connected
to
the Audi music
interface.
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Safe driving
Safe driving
General notes
Safety is the first priority
The safety features in your vehicle are harmon
ised to provide you and your passengers with the
best possible protection in accident situations.
However, they can only be effective if you and
your passengers sit in the correct position and
adjust and use the safety equipment properly.
For these reasons, this chapter explains why
these safety features are so important, how they
can protect you, what you need to remember
when using them, and
how
you and your passen
gers can gain the most benefit from them. There
are also a number of important safety warnings
which you and your passengers should always ob
serve in order to minimise the risk of injury.
WARNING
- The information in this chapter is important
for the driver of the vehicle and all passen
gers.
The other chapters in this manual
(and,
where applicable, in the other litera
ture supplied with the vehicle) contain fur
ther important notes which you should read
and observe for your own safety and that of
your passengers.
- Ensure that the complete vehicle wallet is
always in the vehicle. This is especially im
portant when you lend or sell the vehicle to
others.
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Before every trip
The driver is responsible for the safety of the
passengers and the safe operation of the vehicle
at all times.
For
your own safety and the safety of your pas
sengers, always note the following points before
every trip:
•
Make sure that all lights and turn signals are
working properly.
•
Check the tyre pressures.
•
Make sure that all windows are clean and give
good visibility to the outside.
•
Secure all luggage and other items carefully
•=>
page 272.
• Make sure that no objects can interfere with
the pedals.
•
Adjust the front seat, head restraint and mir
rors correctly.
• Applies to: adjustable head restraints: Make
sure that the front passenger's head restraint is
adjusted to the correct position.
• Applies to: adjustable head restraints: Make
sure that the head restraints for the rear pas
sengers are in the fully raised position.
•
Make sure that children are protected with suit
able safety seats and properly worn seat belts
•=>
page 267.
•
Sit in the correct position in your seat. Make
sure
that
your passengers are sitting in the cor
rect positions
^>page
58.
•
Fasten your seat belt correctly. Make sure that
your passengers do the same
^page
275.
What factors can impair your safety?
Safety on the road is directly related to
how
you
drive, and can also be affected by the passengers
in the vehicle.
• The driver is responsible for the safety of the
vehicle and all its occupants. If your ability to
drive is impaired in any way, you endanger
yourself and other road users
,=>^.
Therefore:
• Do not let yourself be distracted by passengers
or by using a mobile phone, etc.
•
Never drive when your driving ability is im
paired (by medication, alcohol, drugs, etc.).
• Obey all traffic regulations and speed limits
and always maintain a safe distance to the
vehi
cle in front.
•
Always adjust your speed to suit the
road,
traf
fic and weather conditions.
•
Take frequent breaks on long trips. Do not drive
for more than two hours without a stop.
•
If possible, avoid driving when you are tired or
stressed.
•
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Correct sitting positions
Correct driving position
The
correct driving position is important for safe
driving.
25cm
Fig.
208 Adjust seat and sit in correct position
For your own safety, and to reduce the risk of in
jury in the event of an accident, we recommend
the following driving position.
•
Adjust the driver's seat and steering wheel so
there is a distance of at least 25 cm between
your breastbone and the centre of the steering
wheel
o>F/g.
208.
•
Adjust the height and fore/aft position of the
driver's seat so that you are able to press the
pedals to the floor without fully straightening
your legs
oA.
•
Adjust the backrest to an upright position so
that your back remains in contact with the up
holstery.
*•
Adjust the longitudinal position of the steering
wheel so that your arms are slightly bent and
you can read the dials and instruments easily.
•
Make sure that you can comfortably reach the
top of the steering wheel.
•
AppLies to adjustable head restraints: Adjust
the head restraint so that the top of the head
restraint is
level
with the top of your head. If
this is not possible, try to adjust the head re
straint as near as possible to this position.
•
Fasten your seat belt correctly
^>page
275.
•
Keep both feet in the footwell so that you are in
full controL of the vehicle at all times.
For detailed information on how to adjust the
driver's seat, see
^>page
58, Front seats.
A WARNING
A driver who is not sitting in the correct
posi
tion or who is not wearing a seat belt can be
fatally injured
if
the airbag is triggered.
- Adjust the driver's seat and steering wheel
so there is a distance of at least 25 cm be
tween your breastbone and the centre of the
steering wheel
^>Fig.
208.
-While driving, always hold the steering
wheel with both hands on the outside of the
rim at about the 9 o'clock and 3 o'clock
posi
tion.
This reduces the risk of injury if the
driver's airbag inflates.
- Never hold the steering wheel at the 12
o'clock position, or with your hands inside
the rim or on the steering wheel hub. This
could result in serious injuries to the arms,
hands and head if the driver's airbag in
flates.
- To reduce any risk of injury to the driver dur
ing a sudden brake application or in an
acci
dent, never drive with the backrest tilted
too far back. The airbag system and seat
belts can only provide proper protection
when the backrest is in an upright position
and the driver is wearing the seat belt in the
correct position. The further the backrest is
tilted back, the greater the risk of injury due
to incorrect positioning of the belt webbing
or an incorrect sitting position.
- Adjust the head restraint properly so that it
can give maximum protection.
Correct position for the front passenger
The
front seat passenger must sit at least 25 cm
away from the dash panel so that the airbag has
enough room to inflate and give maximum pro
tection in an accident.
For your own safety and to reduce the risk of in
jury in the event of
an
accident, we recommend
adjusting the front passenger's seat as follows:
•
Adjust the backrest to an upright position so
that your back remains in contact with the up
holstery.
•
Adjust the head restraint so that the top of the
head restraint is level with the top of your
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